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Q: How does the noun 'feat' differ from other similar words?

The words achievement and exploit are common synonyms of feat . While all three words mean "a remarkable deed," feat implies strength or dexterity or daring. // an acrobatic feat

Q: In what contexts can 'achievement' take the place of 'feat'?

The words achievement and feat can be used in similar contexts, but achievement implies hard-won success in the face of difficulty or opposition. // her achievements as a chemist

Q: When is 'exploit' a more appropriate choice than 'feat'?

In some situations, the words exploit and feat are roughly equivalent. However, exploit suggests an adventurous or heroic act. // his exploits as a spy

feat

noun

ˈfēt

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as in achievement

an act of notable skill, strength, or cleverness Washington's legendary feat of tossing a silver dollar across the Rappahannock River

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as in thing

something done by someone famously rich, the oil magnate is today remembered less for his feats than for his finances

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How does the noun feat differ from other similar words?

The words achievement and exploit are common synonyms of feat. While all three words mean "a remarkable deed," feat implies strength or dexterity or daring.

an acrobatic feat

In what contexts can achievement take the place of feat?

The words achievement and feat can be used in similar contexts, but achievement implies hard-won success in the face of difficulty or opposition.

her achievements as a chemist

When is exploit a more appropriate choice than feat?

In some situations, the words exploit and feat are roughly equivalent. However, exploit suggests an adventurous or heroic act.

his exploits as a spy

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Recent Examples of feat The feat caps off a stunning year of success for the Girl Meets World alum, who finished the North American leg of her first-ever arena tour in November. —

Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024 Restoration will continue on parts of the cathedral for years, but as a feat of sheer military-grade organization, expertise and craftsmanship, the achievement thus far is astonishing and historic. —

Michael Kimmelman, New York Times, 6 Dec. 2024 This metabolic state enables the pupfish to produce energy without oxygen, with ethanol as a byproduct—a feat most vertebrates would find toxic. —

Scott Travers, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024 Narrowing down our picks was no easy feat, but our absolute favorites include a fuzzy cashmere sweater that’s perfect for all-season layering and a soft merino wool number in the season’s best shade of red. —

Maura Jenkins, Glamour, 29 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for feat

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The scale of their achievement doesn’t stop there, either.

Lela London, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Others say there are opportunities for even greater achievements.

Dina Kraft, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Dec. 2024